The department:

(1) Will work or attempt to work with caregivers before moving to deny, suspend, or revoke kinship licenses;

(2) May deny, suspend, or revoke kinship licenses when:

(a) The department has determined that caregivers have abused, neglected, or abandoned a child or youth; or

(b) Caregivers:

(i) Do not meet the licensing requirements in this chapter;

(ii) Have others in the home that have not passed a background check; and

(iii) Commit, permit, or assist in an illegal act on the property of a home or facility providing care to children or youth;

(iv) Knowingly provide false information to the department that impacts the safety and well-being of children or youth in care;

(v) Cannot provide for the safety, health, and well-being of the children in their care; or

(vi) Cannot or will not support a child's or youth's cultural needs including needs based on their race, ethnicity, religion, or SOGIE;

(3) Will send caregivers a certified letter notifying them the department has decided to deny, suspend, or revoke their license. The letter will also inform them what they need to do if they disagree with the department's decision;

(4) Has jurisdiction over all:

(a) Applicants for licenses;

(b) Licenses issued by the department; and

(c) Licensed kinship caregivers as outlined in RCW 74.15.030; and

(5) Retains jurisdiction over licensing applications and licenses when caregivers:

(a) Request to withdraw their application; or

(b) Surrender or fail to renew their license.